"Capt. Mooron" wrote in message
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You're right bob... I haven't sailed much this season. Maybe a dozen
outings.

My mother has taken 3 strokes in the last 6 months and my father has been
a
nervous wreck. He's extremely confused... bordering on Alzheimer's. He
becomes distressed when I leave for more than a day or two. I'm completing
renovations to the house to make it more "Elder Friendly".. ramps, rails,
painting and needed renovations while the weather allows me to work
outside.
I have to take my mom into physiotherapy 3 times a week and run all the
errands as well as do all the work on the farm. I'm broke and can't afford
to buy gas to get to my boat in Mahone Bay. When I do get away I spend a
lot
of time concerned about how my parents are doing while alone. The
possibility of my going to work in the Arctic for six months is a major
concern.

Geeze, that sounds tough. Tell your mother that there are people around the
world who are hoping/praying for a good recovery.


Luckily I have friends who look after Overproof for me since they live
nearby. I haven't had the opportunity to wrestle the 500 lb concrete
mooring
out to it's intended location.... just off the shorefront here.

The good points are I get to go fishing with my old man and we share a lot
of good times and laughs. I get to fulfill my obligations to my family and
enjoy the time spent with them in their golden years when they can use my
youth and strength. It's not time wasted....

That sounds like you are earning riches that will last you forever! I hope
that they both do well.


Regards


Donal
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"Donal" wrote in message

| Geeze, that sounds tough. Tell your mother that there are people around
the
| world who are hoping/praying for a good recovery.

Thanks Donal... yes it is difficult. She's still active despite her
condition. I've seen my father slip from a wizard at electronics, designing
and assembling deep sea testing equipment for tectonic plate research on the
mid Atlantic ridge to some one who is confused by a simple light switch
installation. I'm glad I paid attention and learned a lot from him during
his good times. We spend a lot of time rowing in the bay ..... fishing,
talking and laughing.

| That sounds like you are earning riches that will last you forever! I
hope
| that they both do well.

I'm bound and intent that my parents will never see an Old Age Home and have
the opportunity to live out their lives in their house with their family
close by and involved in their life. Mom is in her 80's and Dad in his 90's.

CM

You're a good guy, Mooron....(in more ways than one!)

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katysails
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"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

Just promise you won't cut me any slack because of it Kitty.... ;-)

CM

"katysails" wrote in message
...
You're a good guy, Mooron....(in more ways than one!)

--
katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

Just promise you won't cut me any slack because of it Kitty.... ;-)

Glutton....
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katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein